From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Mallam Gana owns many...on his farm.
A
cattles
B
herds of cattle
C
heads of cattle
D
head of cattle
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A group of cattle is commonly referred to as a "herd." Therefore, the sentence should read: "Mallam Gana owns many herds of cattle on his farm." The term "cattle" is a plural noun, and the appropriate collective term to describe a group of them is "herd."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23302)